Anne

Unbelievably romantic

Revisado: 08-27-12

Would you try another book from Jess Walter and/or Edoardo Ballerini?

I don't think so.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I don't want to give away the plot but the most interesting thing was how the author got away with using a known person in his story.

Have you listened to any of Edoardo Ballerini’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Could you see Beautiful Ruins being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes, it is perfect for a movie.

Any additional comments?

This is the second time I read a book based on extravagant praise by an audible reader/reviewer, and, the second time I was disappointed. I realize you want to sell books, but using over the top reviews might get a reader to buy one or two books but will not create a repeat buyer. I'll still buy audio books but will go to other sources for critiques.

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Not as funny as I thought it would be.

Revisado: 07-23-12

What did you like best about Fool? What did you like least?

I liked the performer's voice and his acting ability. I also like the English use of
words both real and made-up. I assume some of the words were made-up as I
was not familiar with them. They have colorful words for many things.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

In order to enjoy this book at all, you must be familiar with the play "King Lear." While the story is quite distorted, there are many references that would be lost if you did not know the play. And, the author does point out some of the absurdities in the Shakespear play.

What about Euan Morton’s performance did you like?

Absolutely great.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No. Some of the things depicted would be too vulgar on the screen.

Any additional comments?

The book is repetitious and gets quite boring after awhile. It would work better if it were shorter.

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Don't bother

Revisado: 07-02-12

What disappointed you about Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Ghost & Thriller Collection?

The stories were mildly interesting but the narrator had and abrasive voice that did not go with the stories and his reading was stilted.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I wouldn't even think of changing Charles Dickins.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Deaver Brown?

No idea.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment.

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An old story

Revisado: 06-25-12

Would you try another book from Richard Connell and/or B. J. Harrison?

I don't think so. Too hard to suspend my disbelief.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

It's not possible to enjoy someone hunting other humans to kill them.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

If you like being scared, this works.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I did look at the movie on Netflix. It is very old fashioned an in old Hollywood tradtion
they changed things around a bit.

Any additional comments?

I don't like to be scared so I jumped forward in the book so this is not a really fair review.

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Childish and Oldfashioned, but sweet

Revisado: 06-11-12

What disappointed you about The Secret Garden?

This is an uplifting story but very predictable and there are many instances that
stretch your believabliy. Very goody, goody.

Would you ever listen to anything by Frances Hodgson Burnett again?

Yes, it was very easy to listen to.

Which character – as performed by Victoria McGee – was your favorite?

Didn't connect with any of the characters.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

A message of the power of positive thinking.

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A simple story and a lot of gore

Revisado: 05-29-12

What made the experience of listening to The Iliad & The Odyssey the most enjoyable?

I've always been curious about these books and it satisfied my curiosity. The Odyssey had more of a story. The Iliad was mostly about fighting which does not interest me at all.

What could Homer have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Given the characters simpler names in order to keep track of them. These names were probably simpler in his day.

Which character – as performed by John Lescault – was your favorite?

Hector. Even though he was a brutal warrier, he had a soft side.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. Many sessions

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